Ex-East Hartford resident charged with child exploitation
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — A former East Hartford resident was charged by a federal criminal complaint with child exploitation offenses Monday.
Nicholas Burnham, 33, was charged with receipt and distribution of child pornography, which carries a mandatory minimum term of 15 years in prison and a maximum term of 40 years in prison; and with possession of child pornography, which carries a mandatory minimum term of 10 years in prison and a maximum term of 20 years in prison.
Ledyard man charged with possession of child pornography
The penalties in this matter are enhanced because of Burnham's prior state convictions.
According to evidence an testimony, Burnham was convicted in state court for second-degree possession of child pornography in 2016. Then in 2018, he was convicted of first-degree possession of child pornography, which terminated his probation.
In 2023 Burnham began serving a term of special parole. On Dec. 17, 2024, Burnham's parole officers and the Connecticut State Police, believing Burnham had been using an unauthorized electronic device, searched his residence and seized three cellphones.
Preliminary forensic analysis of the devices allegedly revealed more than 2,000 images and videos depicting child sex abuse. Burnham allegedly used encrypted messaging applications, including Telegram, to trade child sex abuse material with others. He also allegedly accessed numerous webpages to view and download child sex abuse material.
Burnham has been detained in state custody since Dec. 17, 2024. He made his initial appearance in Hartford federal court on May 30.
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